THINGS TO WATCH LIKE ‘A MERRY LITTLE EX-MAS’
When it comes to things that we love, sometimes we want to find other things that bring that same energy. Thing is, how do we find this same kind of story? Well, hopefully below this list will help ease that burden, at least for one title you may want some similar options for. This time the watchalikes we want to find are things to watch if you like A Merry Little Ex-Mas. Let’s look to see what we find.
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THINGS TO WATCH LIKE ‘A MERRY LITTLE EX-MAS.’ Looking at more things to watch if you liked #Netflix’s Alicia Silverstone led romcom! #AliciaSilverstone #AMerryLittleExmas #ChristmasMovies Share on XThe film, while being (from what I see) roasted by critics, is one that should charm viewers. It wisely casts Alicia Silverstone in the lead role and also has Melissa Joan Hart in a supporting bestie role, so that nostalgia is there. The story is, as its title suggests, one about a couple who have divorced (but just do you know, it’s a conscious uncoupling!), but make plans to share a final peaceful Christmas season together. Things get awkward when ex Everett brings in a new girlfriend. Of course, this means that the season starts oddly for everyone, including the couple’s almost grown-up children. Tis the (chaotic) season!
Not all of these will be Christmas, but they will share one of two things which is either chaotic (aka awkward) family dynamics or exes parting. Let’s meet some of the titles that you can watch if you like A Merry Little Ex-Mas.
THINGS to WATCH if you like A MERRY LITTLE EX-MAS
AN UNEXPECTED CHRISTMAS
A Hallmark film, this one is quite a bit of fun and has Tyler Hynes and Bethany Joy Lenz as a couple reuniting (by accident) when family members believe they are still a couple. It’s a fun movie and also, as its title reveals, a delightfully festive one, too.
Synopsis: A speech writer makes a deal with his ex-girlfriend to pretend they’re a couple to save his family’s Christmas. It’s not long before both the ruse and their feelings catch up with them. Stars Bethany Joy Lenz, Tyler Hynes. – Hallmark+
Stream, at publication, exclusively with Hallmark+; or digitally purchase the film on places like Prime Video
CRAZY, STUPID, LOVE
This film is a multistory tale, but it begins with the end of a marriage between Steve Carrell’s “boring” reliable good guy, and Julianne Moore. Moore plays his wife who is ready to be done with the by now stale marriage they are in. Each time I think about this film and replay it, I always have the idea that I don’t care for it only for it to then pleasantly surprise me. Additionally, the film has a pre-Barbie Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone.
Synopsis: Cal (Steve Carell) and Emily have the perfect life together living the American dream…until Emily asks for a divorce. Now Cal has to navigate the single scene with a little help from his professional bachelor friend Jacob (Ryan Gosling). – Prime Video
Digitally purchase, at publication, on places like Prime Video
EVERY OTHER HOLIDAY
Before starring in The Chicken Sisters, Shyler Fisk co-led this seasonal film that I think (don’t quote me) first appeared on Lifetime. It’s about divorced (or newly separated) parents and the ups, downs, and challenges that come with separating and not all being together during Christmas. At the time, it was a unique premise, and I really did like it. Also in the cast is David Clayton Rogers from the short-lived Jane By Design.
Synopsis: This Christmas, the only wish on sisters Harper and Ava’s list is to reunite their separated parents over the holidays at the family farmhouse. – Tubi
Stream, at publication, with Hulu; or find streaming free on Tubi
HIS GIRL FRIDAY
This film, though highly acclaimed, is not a favorite, but it doesn’t shirk its love of chaos! From an escaped accused murderer, a new fiancé to bickering exes, this one is certainly, well, something. Carey Grant leads the cast.
Synopsis: A newspaper editor uses every trick in the book to keep his ace reporter ex-wife from remarrying. – Prime Video
Stream, at publication, with MGM+; or find streaming on Roku or Tubi
HOME AGAIN
Reese Witherspoon leads this film about a woman, separated from her husband, who is setting up a new life, which does not include her workaholic husband. The focus is her two girls and reestablishing herself in a career. The film spins into some chaos when she ends up letting three filmmaking best friends crash in her guest house and her ex winds up back in her life. The film isn’t always happy, but it ends in a nice place even if its not the traditional happy every after.
Synopsis: Reese Witherspoon stars as Alice who is separated from her husband and starts over by moving back to LA. One night, she meets three filmmakers in need of a place to live. Alice agrees to let them stay in her guest house temporarily. – Prime Video
Stream, at publication, with Cinemax; or digitally purchase on places like Prime Video
MAYBE I DO
This one has awkward written all over it. It’s not the kind of flick I’d watch time and again, but it was interesting. I like that Emma Robert’s leading lady and Luke Bracey’s hero have a deeper relationship that ebbs and flows though beyond this I’m not all in for this one. There is also Diane Keaton, Richard Gere and Susan Sarandon.
Synopsis: In New York City’s splendor, Michelle and Allen’s romance is at the point where it is time for the parents to finally meet. But now face-to-face, the dinner quickly spirals out of control… – Prime Video
Stream, at publication, with Tubi; or digitally purchase on places like Prime Video
MOVE OVER DARLING
From the 1960s, this is a remake of a film with Carey Grant (which I haven’t seen). This version is hilarious. It features James Garner in the lead role of a man who, believing his missing wife (after a plane wreck) of 5+ years is dead, remarries only for him to see his wife again on his wedding day. This one made me laugh so much and features an iconic scene that is reused in a favorite Disney millennial rom-com-remake.
Synopsis: Five years after his wife Ellen (Day) is lost at sea and presumed dead, Nick (Garner) is finally ready to get remarried. But he’s headed for anything but wedded bliss when Ellen turns up alive – and ready to give first love a second chance – with Nick! – Prime Video
Digitally purchase, at publication, on places like Prime Video
OUR LITTLE SECRET
A Netflix title from last year’s Christmas slate, this has Lindsay Lohan playing a woman who, while visiting her boyfriend’s parents’ home, reunites with her ex! Turns out they are dating siblings which means they’re in for a very awkward Christmas vacation.
Synopsis: Ten years after a botched proposal, two star-crossed exes must spend Christmas together after discovering their partners are siblings. Awkward much? – Netflix
Stream, at publication, exclusively with Netflix
THE PHILADELPHIA STORY
I love this movie so very much. Katharine Hepburn stars as a woman about to remarry only she still has a connection with her ex (aka Cary Grant) and engages in a new spark with reporter James Stewart.
Synopsis: Socialite Tracy Lord is getting married, and a reporter is there to get the story. It’s a dull assignment until Tracy’s ex-husband shows up with a thirst for alcohol and a not-quite-extinguished torch for his lovely one-time wife. – Prime Video
Stream, at publication, with Tubi; or digitally purchase on places like Prime Video
THE STORY of US
Despite its acclaim, I have never seen this 90s drama with Bruce Willis and Michelle Pfeiffer. It follows a married couple at the end of a marriage, and the ups, downs, good and bad of their long relationship, and what it may mean to stay in a marriage.
Synopsis: After 15 years together, Ben (Bruce Willis) and Katie (Michelle Pfeiffer) face a turning point in their married life: do they end their story or begin a new chapter? – Prime Video
Digitally purchase, at publication, on places like Prime Video
WHILE YOU WERE SLEEPING
This is a fun mistaken identity plot that doesn’t play with the ex trope, but it has familial chaos and misunderstanding which makes it fun. It’s also a kind of “iconic” romance from the 90s with Sandra Bullock, Peter Gallagher and Bill Pullman.
Synopsis: In this hit romantic comedy that woke everyone up to adorable Sandra Bullock. As Lucy, a lonely subway worker, she becomes smitten with a handsome stranger. But when she saves his life after he’s been mugged and fallen into a coma, his hilariously offbeat family mistakes her for his fiancée! – Prime Video
Stream, at publication, with Disney+; or digitally purchase on places like Prime Video
Photos: Alamy | Hallmark Media
Have you seen any of these? Which ones do you like best? Which ones would you maybe see? What titles do you think fit in this things to watch like A Merry Little Ex-Mas box? Let’s talk all about the things in the comment section below.
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I’ve are Our Little Secret, Home Again, & While You Were Sleeping…all GREAT movies!! I’ looking forward to watching A Merry Little Ex-Mas! 🎄
A Merry Little Ex-Mas is silly but also adorable for the season. Hope you enjoy, Alison! :)